All my life, I’ve hidden away the darkest parts of me so that no one else would have to deal with them. People don’t want the outgoing, funny guy to be sad in front of them. It’s like they don’t understand I’m more than that initial first impression. It makes for an uncomfortable interaction and stilted relationship. I've learned over the years that it’s easier to deal with my problems on my own in order to avoid that awkwardness.
